University of Kentucky Libraries Special Collections Research Center. University Archives General Reference Athletic files

Abstract

The University of Kentucky Libraries Special Collections Research Center. University Archives Athletics General Reference Files (dated 1880-2009; 25.99 cubic feet; 51 document boxes, 2 record storage cartons, 1 flat box) primarily comprise newspaper clippings and press releases that document varsity and intramural athletics at the University of Kentucky, including games, rivalries, and tournaments; coaches, players, and mascots; clubs; and issues, including civil rights.

Descriptive Summary

Title
University of Kentucky Libraries Special Collections Research Center. University Archives General Reference Athletic files
Date
1880-2009 (inclusive)
Extent
25.99 Cubic Feet
Subjects
Athletics -- United States
Arrangement
Collection is arranged by subject.
Finding Aid Author
Blake McSorley, Sofia Villalobos Vega, Maria Vela, Ruth E. Bryan
Preferred Citation
Accession # : [identification of item], University of Kentucky Libraries Special Collections Research Center. University Archives Athletics General Reference Files, 1880-2009, University of Kentucky Special Collections Research Center.
Repository
University of Kentucky

Collection Overview

Scope and Content
The University of Kentucky Libraries Special Collections Research Center. University Archives Athletics General Reference Files (dated 1880-2009; 25.99 cubic feet; 51 document boxes, 2 record storage cartons, 1 flat box) primarily comprise newspaper clippings and press releases that document varsity and intramural athletics at the University of Kentucky, including games, rivalries, and tournaments; coaches, players, and mascots; clubs; and issues, including civil rights. Sports represented include football, men's basketball, and women's basketball (Lady Kats).

Restrictions on Access and Use

Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open to researchers by appointment
Use Restrictions
The physical rights to the materials in this collection are held by the University of Kentucky Special Collections Research Center.

Contents of the Collection

Athletic Association, 1914-1995

Board of Directors (1 Folder), 1940-1978

  • Box 1, folder 1
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General (13 folders), 1914-1996

  • Box 1, folder 2-3
  • Box 63, folder 2
  • Box 65, folder 1-9
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Women's Athletics Association (2 folder), 1928-1955

  • Box 63, folder 1
  • Box 65, folder 10
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Baseball, 1908-1997

General (22 folders), 1908-2005, undated

  • Box 1, folder 4-8
  • Box 2, folder 1-7
  • Box 3, folder 1-6
  • Box 4, folder 1-3
  • Box 61, folder 14
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Men's basketball, 1903-2001

General (188 folders), 1903-2001, undated

  • Box 4, folder 4-8
  • Box 5, folder 1-9
  • Box 6, folder 1,4-7
  • Box 7, folder 1,6-7,9-10
  • Box 8, folder 1, 2-7
  • Box 9, folder 2-8
  • Box 10, folder 1-8
  • Box 11, folder 1-5
  • Box 12, folder 1-5
  • Box 13, folder 1-9
  • Box 14, folder 1-7
  • Box 15, folder 1-3
  • Box 17, folder 1-7
  • Box 18, folder 1-8
  • Box 19, folder 1-9
  • Box 20, folder 1-8
  • Box 21, folder 1-7
  • Box 22, folder 1-7
  • Box 23, folder 1-9
  • Box 24, folder 1-9
  • Box 25, folder 1-10
  • Box 26, folder 1-7
  • Box 27, folder 1-7
  • Box 28, folder 1-6
  • Box 29, folder 1-6
  • Box 30, folder 1-6
  • Box 31, folder 1-6
  • Box 32, folder 1-6
  • Box 33, folder 1-3
  • Box 63, folder 3
  • Box 65, folder 12
  • Box 61, folder 5-6
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"Fix" (4 folders), 1950-1952

  • Box 7, folder 3-4
  • Box 6, folder 2-3
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Southeastern Conference (SEC) ruling (2 folders), 1952-1953

  • Box 7, folder 2,5
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National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) ruling (1 folder), 1953

  • Box 7, folder 8
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Statistics (3 folders), 1963-1966

  • Box 8, folder 2,8
  • Box 9, folder 1
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Scandal (1 folder), 1985

  • Box 11, folder 6
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NCAA Final Four (1 folder), 1985

  • Box 12, folder 1
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NCAA Championships (26 items), 1998

  • Box 64, item 1-26
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Invitational Tournament (2 folders), 1957-1961, undated

  • Box 15, folder 4-5
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Investigation (12 folders), 1988-1989

  • Box 15, folder 8-10
  • Box 16, folder 1-9
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Kentucky state high school basketball (1 folder), 1951-1952

  • Box 15, folder 6
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Wheelcats (1 folder), 1983

  • Box 15, folder 7
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NCAA (2 folders), 1990

  • Box 18, folder 2-3
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Olympic basketball (1 folder), 1948

  • Box 5, folder 7
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Women's basketball/Lady Kats, 1902-1996

General (31 folders), 1902-1996

  • Box 34, folder 1-9
  • Box 35, folder 1-11
  • Box 36, folder 1-10
  • Box 61, folder 9
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Football, 1880-2009

General (142 folders), 1880-2009

  • Box 37, folder 1-11
  • Box 38, folder 1-9
  • Box 39, folder 1-11
  • Box 40, folder 1-11
  • Box 41, folder 1-8
  • Box 42, folder 1-8
  • Box 43, folder 1-7
  • Box 44, folder 1-8
  • Box 45, folder 1-8
  • Box 46, folder 1-9
  • Box 47, box 1-7
  • Box 48, folder 1-8
  • Box 49, folder 1-10
  • Box 50, folder 1-8
  • Box 51, folder 1-9
  • Box 52, folder 1-6
  • Box 54, folder 3-4
  • Box 60, folder 1-3
  • Box 63, folder 4
  • Box 65, folder 11
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Other Sports and Clubs, 1912-2008

All Sports (7 folders), 1950-2008

  • Box 63, folder 8
  • Box 65, folder 13-14
  • Box 61, folder 1-4
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Baseball (1 folder), 2004-2005

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Cheerleading (2 folders), 1970-2001

  • Box 53, folder 1-2
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Club Sports (1 folder), 1987-1996

  • Box 63, folder 7
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Equestrian Club (1 folder), 1994-1995

  • Box 62, folder 8
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Field hockey (1 folder, 1 item), 1940

  • Box 54, folder 2A
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Golf (8 folders), 1931-2005

  • Box 53, folder 5-9
  • Box 54, folder 1
  • Box 61, folder 15-16
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Gymnastics (5 folders), 1971-2005

  • Box 56, folder 1-5
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Hockey/Cool Cats (1 folder), 1985-1996

  • Box 54, folder 2
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Intramural (2 folders), 1929-1963

  • Box 54, folder 5-6
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Intramural, rugby, mixed martial arts (1 folder), 1941-1996

  • Box 54, folder 7
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K-Club (1 folder), 1938-1970

  • Box 63, folder 5
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Lacrosse (1 folder), 1979-1996

  • Box 62, folder 10
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Miscellaneous (5 folders), 1931-2001

  • Box 53, folder 3-4
  • Box 55, folder 1-2
  • Box 63, folder 6
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NCAA (1 folder), 1986-1989

  • Box 62, folder 11
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Rifle team (1 folder), 1970-1996

  • Box 55, folder 3
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Soccer (6 folders), 1968-2004

  • Box 55, folder 6-9
  • Box 61, folder 11-12
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Softball (1 folder), 2004-2005

  • Box 61, folder 17
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Women's soccer and softball (1 folder), 1985-1987

  • Box 55, folder 10
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Women's soccer (2 folders), 2002

  • Box 55, folder 4-5
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SUKY (1 folder), 1946

  • Box 63, folder 9
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Swimming (8 folders), 1912-2005

  • Box 56, folder 6-9
  • Box 58, folder 1
  • Box 65, folder 15
  • Box 61, folder 18-19
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Tennis (11 folders), 1939-2005

  • Box 57, folder 1-9
  • Box 61, folder 13
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Track and Field (14 folders), 1923-2005

  • Box 58, folder 2-8
  • Box 59, folder 1-6
  • Box 61, folder 20
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Volleyball (7 folders), 1979-2004

  • Box 62, folder 1-6
  • Box 61, folder 10
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Water Polo (1 folder), 1965-1980

  • Box 62, folder 7
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Wrestling (2 folders), 1977

  • Box 62, folder 9
  • Box 61, folder 8
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Mascots and Rivalries, 1952-1953

Beer Keg rivalry UK vs. UT (football), 1953

  • Box 63, folder 10
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UK vs. Louisville (basketball), 1952

  • Box 63, folder 11
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Coaches, 1895-1962

Coaches (3 folders), 1895-1962

  • Box 63, folder 12-13
  • Box 61, folder 7
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Civil Rights, 1961-1976

UK Sports Integration (2 folder), 1961-1969

  • Box 63, folder 14
  • Box 65, folder 16
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UK Title IX (1 folder), 1975-1976

  • Box 63, folder 15
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